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Shortly after 6.30pm on Saturday (March 24) the hospital posted this statement on its Facebook page: "Earlier this afternoon a patient presented at Royal Surrey's emergency department following an incident with an industrial strength pesticide.

"The safety of all our patients is paramount and accordingly the decision was taken to temporarily close the emergency department, diverting ambulances and patients to nearby hospitals.

"There is currently a deep, decontamination clean under way and it is expected that the department will re-open later this evening.

"The affected patient is isolated and no other patients in the department are at risk. No patients or members of staff have suffered harm as a result of this incident.

"Thank you for your understanding."

The hospital's A&E department reopened at 8pm on Saturday (March 24).

A hospital spokesman said: "We are pleased to report that the emergency department has now re-opened

"Thank you to all those involved in the decontamination process and our staff for ensuring the safety of all patients.

"Thank you for your understanding during the temporary closure."

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